Trump two-steps around Texas GOP Senate primary in Corpus Christi swing

Published February 27, 2026 7:27pm ET



President Donald Trump remained noncommittal about endorsing a candidate in the closely watched Senate GOP primary during his visit to Corpus Christi, Texas, following his fourth State of the Union address this week. 

Trump’s visit to Corpus Christi comes during a grueling and bitter Senate GOP primary between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), and state attorney general Ken Paxton. 

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